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Safe and Secure Apartment

Accreditation Program

Welcome and thank you for seeking additional information about our MMF Safe and Secure Accreditation Program. 

  • Signup for the MMF Safe and Secure Accreditation Program if you:
    🦋 Are you an apartment complex or multi-unit dwelling seeking to ensure that your residents are as safe as possible? 

    🦋 Are an apartment complex or multi-unit dwelling seeking to improve safety and security protocols for residents?

    🦋 Are you an apartment complex or multi-unit dwelling that’s committed to the protection of our vulnerable population?

Why Signup for the MMF Safe and Secure Accreditation Program

On September 24, 2021, Miya Marcano’s life was taken by an apartment maintenance worker who was granted unfettered access to Miya’s apartment through the master key fob system. There were no working cameras and several other security concerns. MMF aims to assist with ensuring that apartment complexes and multi-unit dwellings are as safe as possible.

  • What are the benefits of going through the program?
    🦋 Review of safety and security protocols from a professional accredited security agency 

    🦋 Professional development for key staff 

    🦋 Increase security and peace of mind knowing your company cares about its residents 

    🦋 Marketing and promotions of complexes and multi-unit dwellings that complete the program (Website, email blast, and social media platforms)

    🦋 Enter our MMF Safe and Secure complex portal where persons can search for apartments who have completed the program

    🦋 Special honor at an annual Gala event held on or around Miya Marcano’s birthday

    🦋 Badge to use on all marketing collateral 

Criteria & Rating System using Butterflies (🦋🦋🦋 Butterflies)
The more butterflies your organization receives defines your level of commitment to the safety of your residents
  1. 🦋 Butterfly = Basic
  2. 🦋🦋 Butterflies = Advance
  3. 🦋🦋🦋 Butterflies = Ultimate
🦋 Required Categories 
  • Requirements to Achieve 🦋 Butterfly

    • 🦋 Eye Viewers in all exterior doors
    • 🦋 Deadbolts on all exterior doors
    • 🦋 Three-inch screws in striker plates
    • 🦋 Lift and slide protection on sliding doors
    • 🦋 Adequate security lighting per MMF recommendations
    • 🦋 Properly trimmed landscaping per MMF recommendations
    • 🦋 Site map at every vehicular entrance to the property
    • 🦋 No violations of City Codes
    • 🦋 Routine cleaning and removal of trash
    • 🦋 Level Two National Background checks on all employees that have access to Master Key’s or who enter units (Additional points for using Miya Marcano’s background check portal)
    • 🦋 Master key system log to identify who has access to units
    • 🦋 MOU or partnership with local law enforcement agencies
    • 🦋 Staff Security and Emergency Training
    • 🦋 Policies and protocols regarding how to manage emergency situations

  • Requirements to Achieve 🦋🦋 Butterflies

    • 🦋 Eye Viewers in all exterior doors
    • 🦋 Deadbolts on all exterior doors
    • 🦋 Three-inch screws in striker plates
    • 🦋 Lift and slide protection on sliding doors
    • 🦋 Adequate security lighting per MMF recommendations
    • 🦋 Properly trimmed landscaping per MMF recommendations
    • 🦋 Site map at every vehicular entrance to the property
    • 🦋 No violations of City Codes
    • 🦋 Camera system at entry and exit points
    • 🦋 Routine cleaning and removal of trash
    • 🦋 Level Two National Background checks on all employees that have access to Master Key’s or who enter units (Additional points for using Miya Marcano’s background check portal)
    • 🦋 Master key system log to identify who has access to units
    • 🦋 MOU or partnership with local law enforcement agencies
    • 🦋 Staff Security and Emergency Training
    • 🦋 Policies and protocols regarding how to manage emergency situations
    • 🦋 An analysis of criminal activity as defined by the Apartment Security Ordinance; shall be conducted and may be used as a determining factor in achieving final certification.
    • 🦋 If you employ a Security or Law Enforcement Officer, they must be in uniform while patrolling the property.
    • 🦋 Provide a parking decal or permit to all residents with a vehicle.
    • 🦋 The apartment community is not a party to any kind of litigation involving an allegation of a criminal and/or civil offense; occurring at the apartment community and/or on the property.
    • 🦋 Window Lock Guards on each unit windows

  • Requirements to Achieve 🦋🦋🦋 Butterflies

    • 🦋 Eye Viewers in all exterior doors
    • 🦋 Deadbolts on all exterior doors
    • 🦋 Three-inch screws in striker plates
    • 🦋 Lift and slide protection on sliding doors
    • 🦋 Adequate security lighting per MMF recommendations
    • 🦋 Properly trimmed landscaping per MMF recommendations
    • 🦋 Address according to ordinance requirements
    • 🦋 Site map at every vehicular entrance to the property
    • 🦋 No violations of City Codes
    • 🦋 Applicants must be screened for criminal history by management.
    • 🦋 An analysis of criminal activity as defined by the Apartment Security Ordinance; shall be conducted and may be used as a determining factor in achieving final certification.
    • 🦋 If you employ a Security or Law Enforcement Officer, they must be in uniform while patrolling the property.
    • 🦋 Provide a parking decal or permit to all residents with a vehicle.
    • 🦋 The apartment community is not a party to any kind of litigation involving an allegation of a criminal and/or civil offense; occurring at the apartment community and/or on the property.
    • 🦋 Window Lock Guards on each unit windows
    • 🦋 Level Two National Background checks on all employees that have access to Master Key’s or who enter units (Additional points for using Miya Marcano’s background check portal)
    • 🦋 Master key system log to identify who has access to units
    • 🦋 MOU or partnership with local law enforcement agencies
    • 🦋 Security gate
    • 🦋 Camera system throughout the entire property
    • 🦋 Camera system at entry and exit points
    • 🦋 Routine cleaning and removal of trash
    • 🦋 A Detailed application process for residents and employees including reference checks
    • 🦋 No violations with the Apartment Associations in your area
    • 🦋 A Process to receive resident complaints as it pertains to criminal activity
    • 🦋 Access gates in working condition and permits current with HFD standard

🦋 Pricing Chart 
🦋 Multi-unit Dwellings
$2,500

with 1-10 units

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🦋 Multi-unit Dwellings
$5,000

with 11-50 units

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🦋 Multi-unit Dwellings
$7,500

with 51 + units

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  • Steps

    1. Complete the application by clicking HERE
    2. A member of our team will contact you to schedule an initial review of your application
    3. Schedule of audit (two parts: part 1 – review of documents, part 2- physical audit)
    4. Recommendations
    5. Award Phase

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